Exmar NV (EXM BB): The operator of the world’s largest
fleet of midsize gas tankers said it will distribute an interim
dividend of 15 euro cents ($0.22) a share, down from 30 cents a
year earlier, after reporting a first-half loss of $37.9
million, according to final figures. The shares gained 3.1
percent to 4.38 euros.

Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTB BB): The maker of caramelized
biscuits and Peijnenburg gingerbread said first-half net income
climbed 20 percent to 11.3 million euros because of a reversal
of last year’s dollar-hedging losses. The shares rose 2.1
percent to 389 euros.

Transics International NV (TRAN BB): Belgium’s biggest
maker of on-board computers for trucks said first-half net
income rose fourfold to 2.59 million euros and reiterated its
forecast that full-year sales will advance at least 10 percent.
The shares were unchanged at 6.34 euros.